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Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely go this route and let soak a while longer
Brush for Hard Soap: Paladin, Brad Sears, Simpson, Morris & Forndran?
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Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely go this route and let soak a while longer
I don't know how long it takes. I use hard soaps almost exclusively. What I've done for about as long as I can remember is heat water some water in a teapot before showing (which shouldn't be necessary; it's just what I do when I can), and then cover the top of my soap with it and let it soak while I'm in the shower. Depending on how much loose water is standing when I'm ready to load my brush, I might pour out some of it, but not any of the soap that has liquefied or turned soft. It usually doesn't take much pressure or time to load when I do that.
1.15.2020.
I must say that I agree w/ @Rudy Vey. I post photos below of my brush rig. Of the 23 brushes shown, 9 are Shavemac 2 band silvertip knots. I've tried all the brands in the original post; these are the ones I reach for.
YMMV.
I must say that I agree w/ @Rudy Vey. I post photos below of my brush rig. Of the 23 brushes shown, 9 are Shavemac 2 band silvertip knots. I've tried all the brands in the original post; these are the ones I reach for.
YMMV.
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I just discovered blooming recently but haven’t played with it much yet maybe soon I will! I have a thater I love with several new brushes from that darn rob(shipped), m&f(shipped), wolf whiskers(on waitlist) and possibly Paladin to come. I am very excited to try some of these guys works a Mozingo is also being discussed currently.
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Paladin Brushes... What is their hair shape (Fan or Bulb)? thx!
Paladin have a hybrid shape. They are in between a bulb and fan.
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Thank you all!
For difficult to lather soaps, almost nothing beats a synthetic. I've tried Boar, Badger, and even Horse, and I'm sorry, my synthetics just lather nearly any soap quicker, and create more lather from less soap/cream in the process. My favorite is a 30mm Tuxedo from Maggards, that I set into a Pro-49 handle. (If you pull the reducer ring, a 30 fits just fine into that handle). - Best $11-$14 bucks I've spent towards a brush.
RR also has their 26mm Monster, which for its size is also a lather beast, my 2nd favorite brush. At the bottom of my heap is my Semogue Boar, which I rate under the horse brush I made. I've gifted and sold off most of the non-synthetics, and would trade the Semogue for another synth in a heartbeat.
If you want to retain some heat, just use a scuttle to keep the lather warm, or dribble hot water onto the brush before applying for the next pass.
RR also has their 26mm Monster, which for its size is also a lather beast, my 2nd favorite brush. At the bottom of my heap is my Semogue Boar, which I rate under the horse brush I made. I've gifted and sold off most of the non-synthetics, and would trade the Semogue for another synth in a heartbeat.
If you want to retain some heat, just use a scuttle to keep the lather warm, or dribble hot water onto the brush before applying for the next pass.
Are those the knots you sell?
I'd take these types of comments from this or any vendor who promotea their own goods, with a grain of salt. I see not much has changed in my time away from the forum.
I'm not saying they are not good knots, just be aware of who is telling you they are the best ever and why.
One lovely brush!!
I have two terrific Shavemac knots with their fan configuration!
I think the Brad Sears are absolutely beautiful, but far out of my price range, so i'll just stick with my Razorock, Yaqi, WCS, and Omega brushes and be quite happy.
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My Brad Sears Rosebud is simply awesome.
Agree 100%. I prefer triple milled tallow soaps and I have a couple shavemac two-band silvertip knots that are fantastic with any type of soap or cream. Shavemac 2 bands are THE standard by which all knots are judged.
As great as shavemac 2-band knots are....I did get lucky with a Brad Sears hybrid a couple years ago that turned out to have gel-tips. This is my favorite brush. This pic was of the soap and happen to catch the brush... but its all I have at hand.
So if it were my $$ and I was looking to get one brush that would be a sure thing... I would opt for a Shavemac 2-band silvertip knot, probably 26mm and have Rudy Vey set it for me in one of his custom handles. I've got a couple of Rudys brushes and they are excellent.
To the OP...all I can say is brushes are a deep deep rabbit hole. Enter with caution Sir.
So if it were my $$ and I was looking to get one brush that would be a sure thing... I would opt for a Shavemac 2-band silvertip knot, probably 26mm and have Rudy Vey set it for me in one of his custom handles. I've got a couple of Rudys brushes and they are excellent.
To the OP...all I can say is brushes are a deep deep rabbit hole. Enter with caution Sir.
Here's a better pic of the Brad Sears 28mm with a couple hard pucks. AoSt on the left, Mikes on the right. Traditional badgers will do a fine job on hard soaps.
Yes, that's what I'm talking about!
Enjoy!
Are those the knots you sell?
I'd take these types of comments from this or any vendor who promotea their own goods, with a grain of salt. I see not much has changed in my time away from the forum.
I'm not saying they are not good knots, just be aware of who is telling you they are the best ever and why.
Rudy has answered this...
YMMV.
That is a seriously beautiful brush, Dan.
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